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R -- RESEARCH ENTITLED "ATP AND THE FUNDING GAP" SOL 52SBNB0C1060 DUE 060200 POC Sandra L. Febach, Contracting Officer, (301) 975-6326 WEB: NIST Contracts Homepage, http://www.nist.gov/admin/od/contract/contract.htm. E-MAIL: NIST Contracts Office, Contract@nist.gov. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to negotiate on a sole-source basis with Harvard University, Kennedy School of Government under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. NIST has a requirement for an in-depth analysis and study of the need for federal cost-shared partnerships with private firms. The Advanced Technology Program (ATP) stimulates economic growth through the development of innovative technologies. ATP selects industry-proposed research projects for funding based upon both their technical and economic/business merit. Measuring the impact on U.S. companies, industries, and the economy from ATP funding is critical in evaluating the success of the program's mission. The need for federal cost-shared partnerships with private firms is based on the generally accepted view that there is a market failure in early stage research investments to carry technological ideas with commercial potential to the stage where private capital will accept the risks of financing new firm creation and market entry. Elucidating the nature of this "gap" is the primary object of this project. This project will be carried out by a team at the Belfer Center for International Affairs, Kennedy School of Government, Harvard. The principal investigator is a uniquely qualified individual, with high-level experience in government, business, and academia. In carrying out this project, the investigators will take advantage of a previously completed study and build upon the earlier work. The requirement includes (1) one preliminary discussion meeting and two workshops; (2) discussion papers (after each meeting a/o workshop); and (3) a final report. The Government anticipates award of a time-and-materials type contract. Delivery of the final report shall be 12 months after award. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Response may be submitted via facsimile to (301) 963-7732 or via email to sandra.febach@nist.gov. Posted 05/23/00 (W-SN457785). (0144)

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